Last month the EPA announced national guidelines for PFAS in drinking water. The current Wisconsin standard, which was adopted last year, is  70 part per trillion for PFOA and PFOS individually and combined. The proposed federal allowance is a fraction of that, at just 4 parts per trillion.

Joining us to interpret the new guidance, discuss the science behind PFAS, and offer solutions are Scott Laeser and Jorge Roman-Romero.

Scott Laeser is the Water Program Director at Clean Wisconsin. He leads the organization’s efforts to address agricultural pollution of Wisconsin’s water resources. He works with state and local officials, agricultural groups, and other environmental organizations to advance policies to improve water quality in the state’s water sources. Scott has served on Technical Advisory Committees for important rule-making efforts at the Department of Natural Resources.

Jorge Roman-Romero is an Equal Justice Works Fellow at Midwest Environmental Advocates. He uses legal and policy tools to advocate for disadvantaged communities facing disproportionate risks of harm from water pollution. Previously he worked as a clerk for the Environmental Advisory Counsel of the Attorney General of Ireland, the Oklahoma Court of Appeals, and Earthjustice.

Jorge will be speaking more on the EPA guidelines on Friday, April 14th at 12pm. You can find more information on Facebook or register for the event here.

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